Full Description

Test Technician Overview

• TPG is seeking motivated, dependable and safe Test Technicians to test vehicles and their systems for a research and development organization in Fowlerville, MI. Successful candidates will test drive and evaluate pre-production test vehicles on a proving ground, conduct safety inspections, perform specialized test procedures and document findings on driver reports in a clear and concise manner.

Get paid to drive test vehicles, experience new technology firsthand and give feedback to the development team!

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position

• • Conduct and support testing and data acquisition activities at vehicle level.
• • Develop and implement vehicle testing procedures
• • Install data acquisition per test requirements and support mechanical duties as needed.
• • Evaluate test results and prepare routine test reports.
• • Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• • 3 to 5 year's experience as a Test Technician.
• • Background in Proving Grounds Vehicle Testing.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• • Experience in Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis Controls, Active Safety and Vehicle Durability.
• • Data Acquisition background with various instruments and CAN with strong software skills and Excel.
• • Mechanical background to support component installation.
• • Advanced Driver skills with limit handling.
• • ASE Certification

Essentials

• • Automotive Proving Ground Experience

*** Ground Truthing equipment experience:** examples OXTS, Racelogic

Education/Training/Certifications

• • High School Diploma / Associates Degree

Work Environment Requirements

• • Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment.